radio1ham Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 hello everyone im thinking on getting one of these night scopes but was wondering if anyone has any experiance using them i would be looking at the 6.5x50 is there anyone around the north east uk have one i could have a look through to see what they are like , ive seen loads of videos on youtube about these and some say they are ok and some say waste of time and some say brilliant so would love to be able to have a look through a one with my own eyes as they say thanks in advace fo reading my post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 i waited 2 years for this to come on the market knowing yukon were making them and bought one on release best night vision scope on the market (my opinion) and good yukon warranty, i prefer the MK 1s and have 2 the MK2 has a different reticule system put once you get the zero it will do all required for night shooting, can add a T38 I/R torch to get a better clarity and front cap with 25 mm hole helps this to, remember to put cap with red lens on in day light, just setting mine up again for the CZ 455 zero to 50 yards T38 torch from andy at ludicrous lumins about £35, good luck if you get one to see and buy, see what others say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I use one on my 22lr, does the job well. Apparently a doubler helps sharpen the image up. I'd recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) cheers guys , i already have the ir torch i bought just the white t20 torch and added a lense doubler aswell, and bought the ir pil for it think i paid 12 for the torch and 15 for the ir pil off ebay thanks again Edited August 11, 2016 by radio1ham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) I literally just picked my Photon up today...it's going on my CZ 527 in 222......BUT, like a muppet, forgot to pick up the mounts...back to the shop tomorrow now...been playing around with it all afternoon ( the scope ) and it seems great, easy enough to work...cant wait to get out with it tomorrow night.. Just ordered a T38 from Ludicrous Lumins as well, as advised... BTW, anyone know what mounts i'll need to buy?? Edited August 12, 2016 by Norrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 I literally just picked my Photon up today...it's going on my CZ 527 in 222......BUT, like a muppet, forgot to pick up the mounts...back to the shop tomorrow now...been playing around with it all afternoon ( the scope ) and it seems great, easy enough to work...cant wait to get out with it tomorrow night.. Just ordered a T38 from Ludicrous Lumins as well, as advised... BTW, anyone know what mounts i'll need to buy?? I bought the dedicated mount for mine, the Yukon photon SW-30, get better eye relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Had mine 2weeks got rid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Ive had no probs using mine on my lr for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) hello everyone im thinking on getting one of these night scopes but was wondering if anyone has any experiance using them i would be looking at the 6.5x50 is there anyone around the north east uk have one i could have a look through to see what they are like , ive seen loads of videos on youtube about these and some say they are ok and some say waste of time and some say brilliant so would love to be able to have a look through a one with my own eyes as they say thanks in advace fo reading my post hi mate im in benton got 6.5 x 50 your welcome to have look if you want no problem,find mine spot on have shot hundreds of rabbits with it and never had any compliant ,what people forget its a £400 scope its never going to be on par with likes of n750 ,drone pro ect ect that cost 4 times as much but for a budget scope its dam good but it does need extra ir nm800 / t20 or similar for longer range use Edited August 12, 2016 by remmy1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 ive had the mk1 with doubler which i quite liked,and the mk2 which was ok although i prefer turrets to zero sights,i also did a extreme conversion on the mk2 which makes it as good as the drone pro according to some,although never having looked through a drone i wouldnt know the only problem with any dedicated NV and i think thats what the photon is best at,is that your tying up one rifle,unless you buy qd mounts and a rail,but for the money you cant really go wrong if i were to go down the NV route again, i would get either ward d 800(if i were doing alot of night shooting),or one of dave gs units,if it was only occassional nights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 The only problem with any dedicated NV and i think thats what the photon is best at,is that your tying up one rifle,unless you buy qd mounts and a rail,but for the money you cant really go wrong if i were to go down the NV route again, i would get either ward d 800(if i were doing alot of night shooting),or one of dave gs units,if it was only occassional nights I bought the Photon to go on my wee CZ 222, it's my lamping rifle...and now to be a dedicated NV rifle... Still got my 243 and 270 for other shooting... Its going to be coupled with a T38 that should be here very soon..., ...but, think I'll just be buying 30mm mounts for the Photon...as the mount plus a rail is sending the costs sky high...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Dunno how old you are bud: They seem to suit people with younger eyes OK but any NV device having the recent near eye viewers can sting older or photosensitive eyes quite a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrol Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 I've got the 6.5 on one of my duces and can shoot out to 200 with ease. It does need setting up properly however with a good IR For £400.00 it's a decent bit of kit out to 200 yards, I use a dedicated N870 on the other one and that's pretty damn good but runs in at 4 x times the price. For general use its a no brainer Pound for pound IMO the 6.5 certainly gets you on the NV ladder Pattrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 well all comments are good and cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted August 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 well went out with it last night and was pretty impressed with it i spotted 3 fox cubs must of been well over 200 yards maybe getting close on 275ish at a guess picture wasnt the best but still would be able to shoot them , and also some sheep which had to be best part of 300 yards away and could see them no bother aswell ,,, even just with the moons ambient light was still good enough to use,, could see just about everything ,, i used the onboard IR and it was ok for about 50-60 yards not bad for the size of it then used my T20 which made a hell of a difference and then added the doubler to my T20 and it was good altho it is an affordable piece of kit at that price,, you will not get military garde stuff anywhere near the price of those units im well happy with mine all i need do is mount it on a rifle and get it set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted August 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 wonder which batterys you chaps are using with yours duracell etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 wonder which batterys you chaps are using with yours duracell etc ? I just use rechargeables, if you use on board i.r. it chews them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) Ive got the 6.5x50 xt , the first one I had , wouldnt hold zero , scotts country sent me a new one and its brilliant , I use mine with a t50 ir torch which is a massive improvement on the t20. Im tempted to fit a doubler , im not really sure why though as its pretty great as it is. One downside for me was the one shot zero , I must have wasted 150 rounds lol. I use Duracell rechargeable batteries in mine , my good lady made me a leather battery case and I take six with me. Edited August 17, 2016 by mel b3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 some good comments and thanks guys ,, i went out to one of the farms where i shoot a few nights ago and as usual there was a full moon which was handy i guess , while sitting on a high spot at the farm i could quite easily see right across the fells with the yukon and with the t20 ir with the doubler added to that it was lighting up right across the other side of the fell which had to be at a guess a good 400 yards away which amazed me altho the picture wasnt perfect it was still good enough to pick out any eyes so i guess when the winter dark nights come around i think it will be a hell of a piece of kit for the price ideal for those spooky critters thanks again guys i used some cheap alkaline batterys from poundworld and they lasted for ages aswell also i have a charger for those types of batterys so i guess il get my moneys worth from those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrol Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Out last night for an hour, two foxes one at 80 the other 160. With a nm 800 IR on top , nice clear night, see both foxes as clear as day with IR on mid power, on the 222 The 6.5 are pretty good for what you pay for them Good luck Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Getting to know mine.. already used for successful ratting trips with the air rifle. Now with added ludicrous lumens t20 illuminator.. just got the .22rf zeroed, out spotting bunnies at 150 yards with ease once I'd worked out the spot/flood settings on the torch. This is going to be an amazing piece of kit. Just need to get some practice in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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